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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 185.08 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 185.08 and 94.92 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 185.08 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/185.08 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 185.08 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 17,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,566.39/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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